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THURSDAY EDITION

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There is Already a Bizarre Schism Among Some Clergy, Says Bishop Athanasius Schneider

by Deacon Nick Donnelly,

of EWTN Great Britain

Pope Francis: Everything in Amoris Lætitia was Supported by the Synod – Catholic Herald
Pope: Media Mustn’t Fall to Sickness of Coprophilia – Domenico Agasso Jr., Vatican Insider
The Paradox of Francis: When We Need Fathers, We Get the Law – Jason Craig, Cthlc Gntlmn
Vladimir Putin, Protector of Christians! – Rod Dreher, TAC
Vatican Reiterates that Homosexuals Shouldn’t be Priests – Inés San Martín, Crux
Why the Good Thief Doesn’t Justify Protestant Doctrines – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Culture of Death Gnashing of Teeth: Roe v. Wade May be Doomed – Paul Waldman, Wash. Post
Does Francis Really Believe That Communists Think Like Christians – Samuel Gregg D.Phil.
Genocide, Indifference Will Make Mideast Christians Extinct – Beth Griffin, Crux
Ohio Senate Passes ‘Heartbeat Bill’ after Lengthy Battle – Catholic News Agency
Church Mustn’t Give Up Hard-Won Freedoms to Appease China – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
For THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION EDITION (8 December, AD 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EXTRA (8 December, AD 2016) click here.

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WEDNESDAY ADVENT EDITION

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advent-wreath-in-the-sanctuaryShould an Advent Wreath be in the Sanctuary?

by Louis J. Tofari,

of Romanitas Press

The Coming Home Network International Experiences Record Membership – Mat. Archbold
The 2017 Angelus Press Liturgical Calendar and a Surprise – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
“Fisher of Men”, A Paulist Vocation Video from the 1960s – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
What Makes a Parish “Great”? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Three Ways to Obtain an Indulgence for the 100-Year Fatima Anniversary – M.X. Rondon, CNA
Saint Quotes Are the Tacos of Catholicism – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Advent Sermons of St. Bernard of Clairvaux – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Original Sin: The Real Humanism – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
St. Augustine: Thoughts on Advent – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Reflections of a Catholic Scientist
Strangers at the Manger: Children’s Book Review – Bethanie Ryan, Ignitum Today
The Transforming Power of Christmas – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
For the WEDNESDAY EXTRA (7 December, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (7 December, 2016) click here.

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

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naked-troll-doll-toy-transparentThe Vagina Monologues Are Silenced

by Randall Smith, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego Praises Pro-Homosexual Parish – Claire Chretien, Life Site
Beware the “Spirit” of Amoris Lætitia – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
Dubia Debacle Shows Church in ‘Religious Civil War’, Says Famed Catholic Historian – Baklinski
Greek Orthodox Move To Restoring Deaconesses – Nicholas W. Smith & Peter Jesserer Smith
The Good Witness of Not Receiving Communion – David Roney, Catholic Stand
This Cloistered Nun Got Her Doctorate in Aerospace Engineering – Catholic News Agency
Why Couldn’t the Universe Simply Have Started Itself? – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Register
Pearl Harbor Priest Identified 75 Years Later – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
What This Little Girl Does For This Widower Might Make You Cry – Tracy Bua Smith, epicPew
Are Atheists Addled? – Regis Martin S.T.D., Crisis Magazine
Msgr. Pinto Reiterates His Opinion Synod was Work of the Holy Spirit – Edward Pentin, NC Reg
For the WEDNESDAY ADVENT EDITION (7 December, 2016) click here.
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

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Church Leaders Respond to the ‘Dubia’

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Bp. Robert McElroy of San Diego Bans Priest From Writing More Pro-Life Columns – Mic. Bilger
The Catholic Gentleman’s Christmas Gift Guide 2016 Edition – Sam Guzman, The Cth Gntlmn
Amoris Laetitia and Synodal Chaos! The Controversy Explained! – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Bishop Ath. Schneider: Attacks on Four Cardinals, Five Dubia Like Time of Soviet Union – Fr. Z
Forgotten Children: Singles in the Church – Catherine Cash, Catholic Lane
The Hipster Nativity Set – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
14 Things Catholic Students Think During Finals Week – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Book Notice: St. Thomas Aquinas’s Commentary on Job – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
What Depression Taught Me: Praying for Others is Very Practical Work of Mercy – S. Bullivant
3rd Sun. in Advent: John the Baptist & Coming of God (Mass Readings Explained) – Pitre Ph.D.
Advent: The Coming of the Lord – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
For the WEDNESDAY ADVENT EDITION (7 December, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EXTRA (7 December, 2016) click here.

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TUESDAY EXTRA

fr-antonio-spadaroCrux: An Exercise in Contrasts Concerning ‘Amoris Lætitia’

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Bp. Rob. McElroy: Climate Change Same as Abortion – Joshua E. Smith, S.D. Union-Tribune
Breaking Up With Your Church Over Politics & Turning Catholic – Clare Ansberry, The WSJ
How an Octogenarian Cleric Outwitted a Gang of Art Criminals – Noah Charney, Salon
The Press Try to Ruin a Popular TV Couple for Being Christian – Amir Azarvan, Crisis Mgzn
Love, Liberal Education & the Secret of Human Identity – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., Pub Dis
What Happened to St. Nicholas? – Thomas Craughwell, National Catholic Register
Hopes for Transfer of Archbishop Sheen’s Body High Despite Emergency Ruling – CNS via CH
Argentina: 2 Priests Arrested on Alleged Abuse of 22 Children at School for Deaf – AP via CH
Ritualistic, Formal Worship is a Good and Biblical Practice – Dave Armstrong, N.C. Register
Is it Wrong to Celebrate St. Nicholas During Advent? – Marge Fenelon, National Cthlc Register
Words Not Enough, US Must Help Christians who Survived Genocide – C. Anderson/Abp. Warda

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TUESDAY EDITION

professor-jordan-b-peterson-ph-d-university-of-torontoCanada’s Boldest Professor Defies the Gender Police

by Scott Ventureyra,

of Crisis Magazine

Three Things the Pope Can’t Say – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Disappointment as Senate Republicans Drop Religious Freedom Amendment – Mat. Hadro, CNA
No Matter What Anyone Says, Clarity on Amoris Lætitia Remains Elusive – John L. Allen Jr., Crx
Instead of Choosing Hell, Why Not Annihilation? – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Four Cardinals have Taken the ‘Correct Road’, Says Leading German Philosopher – Cthlc Herald
19 Little-Remembered Facts About St. Nicholas – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Upheaval in French Politics: A Catholic Contender Rises – Fr. Terry Tastard Ph.D., Providence
Is It a Sin to Ask for Death? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
Quæriture: Book Recommendations for Young Men Discerning Priesthood – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cause of 15-year-old “Computer Geek” Carlo Acutis has Taken a Step Forward – Phi. Kosloski
St. JP2 Truly Understood the Importance of Absolute Values – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Syriac Catholic Patriarch ‘Horrified’ after Seeing Iraqi ‘Ghost Towns’ – Cthlc News Srvc via CH

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MONDAY EDITION

pope-francis-and-raymond-cardinal-burke-laughing-joking-jovialityThe Dangerous Road of Papal Silence

by Father Mark A. Philon,

of The Catholic Thing

The Providence College Mob Comes for Anthony Esolen – Emmett McGroarty & Jane Robbins
The Rise of Iceland’s Heathens – Fiona Zublin, Ozy
Cardinal Wuerl Apologizes to Man Who Brought Abuse Claim in ’88 – Associated Press via Crux
Anti-Christian Violence is Now Too Common to Attract the Headlines – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Understanding Dreams – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
Euthanasia of Alcoholic Father Sends ‘Dangerous’ Message – Mary Rezac, Cthlc News Agency
The Basilica of St., in Bologna: A Church Built on Astronomical Science – Daniel Esparza, Alt
Ireland’s Happy Pro-Life Warriors – Cora Sherlock, Catholic Herald
Father Stanley Rother: The First U.S.-Born Martyr – Catholic News Agency
Advent and the Gift of the Divine Reply – Sarah Huntzinger, Catholic Stand
Young Catholics Campaign for a London World Youth Day – Filip Mazurczak, The Cth Wor Rep

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

fundraising-for-catholic-charityFundraising Workshop: How to Raise Money for Your Catholic Entity

by Brice Sokolowski,

of CatholicFundraiser.net

My Brown Scapular and Me – Mattias A. Caro, Ethika Politika
Pray As You Can, Not As You Can’t – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Reflections on Catholic Institutions in America: Part I & Part II– Timothy Kirchoff, Ethika Pltk
It’s Time to Rehabilitate St. Aloysius – Thomas J. Craughwell, The Standard Bearers
Confirmations in the Traditional Form of the Roman Rite – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
I Love You, Man – Benedictine Augustine, Maccabee Society
Have an Old Fashioned, Blessed, Wonderful Christmas – Teresa A. Thomas, Intgrtd Cth Life™
Could Black Catholic Saints Be U.S. Church’s Hidden Key for Peace in Society – Peter J. Smith
Christmas According to Kids is Amazing! – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
Mary’s Emptiness in the Immaculate Conception – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
Mary, Mary, Quite Necessary – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

providence-college-picThe Church is Not Putty in the Hands of “History”

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

The Irish Forest That Secretly Grew a Celtic Cross – Catholic News Agency
Double Standards on Abortion & Animal Rights – Ligia De Jesus Castaldi J.D., Pblc Discourse
Richard Dawkins Misrepresents Science – Amy McCaig, Rice University
The Strange Politics of the World Chess Championship – Carol Matlack, Bloomberg Pursuits
New Mass, Old Mass: Savor the Fullness – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Just War Theory & Terrorism – Eric Patterson, Providence
Formation in Faery – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Lessons All Catholic Parents Can Learn from Mrs. Kim of Gilmore Girls – Theresa Williams, eP
Waiting To Give Birth With Mary – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Humanitarian Needs Going Unmet in Iraq, Catholic Leaders Tell Congress – Cthlc News Agency
Several Sources Shelters: Where There’s Always Hope – Patty Knap, National Cthlc Register

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

president-obama-smilingGlobal Elites Put Christianity in the Crosshairs

by Robert F. Gorman, Ph.D.,

of Acton Commentary

This Lord of the Rings Christmas Mashup Will Make You ROFL – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Put Not Your Trust in Princes—or in Princesses – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
Charity the Essence of Sanctity – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Sin-Eaters and the Lost Sacraments – David Mills, Aleteia
The Exorcist: Theology of the Possessed Body – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Mother Teresa’s 15 Tips to Help You Become More Humble – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NCReg
Carolyn Woo Reflects on Her Tenure at Catholic Relief Services – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCRg
The Profit to Be Gained from Praying for Holy Souls – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Our Lady of Guadalupe Will End the Bloodshed of the Culture of Death – Donal Anthony Foley
What the Anointing of the Sick Is & Isn’t: Countering Kevin T. DiCamillo – Joseph Arias, Crisis
Georgetown Hosts Abortion Advocates to Discuss ‘Reproductive Injustices’ – Adam Cassandra

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

(Photo Credit: Fr Dwight Longenecker)
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How Beauty Saves in Our Little Corner of South Carolina

by Father Dwight Longenecker,

of Crux

FAQ on Divorce, Pope Francis and the Bishops Questioning Him – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Brick by Brick: More Ad Orientem News – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Worst Nativity Sets. Ever. – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Damned by Association: BuzzFeed ‘News’ Story Goes After the Fixer Upper Couple – Julia Duin
Pope Taps Tallahassee Bishop to Lead St. Petersburg Diocese – Elise Harris, Cthlc News Agncy
Where Have All the Great Composers Gone? – Webster Young, TIC
Some Wage Sanity – Jack Quirk, The Distributist Review
Writers, Keep Writing – Julie Machado, Ignitum Today
Love Word on Fire? Here’s Your Perfect Christmas Shopping List – Shaun McAfee O.P., epcPw
A New Advent, A New Beginning – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
Advent and Christmas Meditation on Art & Scripture – David Clayton, New Liturgical Mvmnt

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

catholic-stand-editorial-picEditorial: The Father Pavone Controversy

by Diane McKelva,

of Catholic Stand

Two Hints Something’s Stirring on Anti-Christian Persecution – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The Slippery Slope Effect of Amoris Lætitia – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Florence Henderson’s Deep and Formative Catholic Faith – Justin McClain, epicPew
Fr. Z’s Annual Rant On Blue Vestments – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Famed Atheist Stephen Hawking is on a Pontifical Academy – Andrea Gagliarducci, CNA
An Online Advent Calendar – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
French National Assembly Approves Bill Outlawing Some Pro-Life Websites – Catholic Herald
Christmas 2016’s ‘Naughty and Nice’ Lists – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Not Alone: At the House of Mary Near Ephesus – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
The Second Sunday in Advent: The Mass Readings Explained (Video) – Brant Pitre, The Scrd Pg
An Innovative Approach to Selling Goods Online for Charities – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fndrsr

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